To help recognize and celebrate the women who support our company, Technologent surveys and nominates 2 women each month to highlight. Please use this page to learn more about our January honorees and congratulate their efforts and stories!
Name a fun fact about yourself that you’d like more people to know?.
I have a rare genetic disorder called Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). PCD is a multi-system disorder, which results in chronic infections in the lungs, the ears and the sinuses. In 2023, I will be running my first Marathon to raise awareness for PCD. This marathon is 3 years overdue, the race was originally schedule for December 13, 2020. However, it was canceled due to COVID-19, a virus that attacks the lungs. I can’t wait to cross the finish line to kick PCD and COVIDs ass!
How long have you worked in the IT industry?
I have worked in the IT industry for 3 years since November 2019. Technologent was my first job after graduating from Iowa State University in May 2019. I couldn’t have landed a better first job!
Can you describe a recent positive experience working with another woman at Technologent?
The creation of Women of Technologent (WOT) which brought me closer to the women at Technologent! This past year, we had the opportunity to have an in person book club. I really valued this time with the Denver office ladies because we not only discussed the book but we had great conversation around being a woman working in Technology and even at Technologent! I am looking forward to more events like that this year!
What is a professional/career goal for you this year?
I am looking forward to continuing to grow our Cloud business. Specifically, our CSP, AWS, Azure business because we are seeing many changes in this space. As it evolves, our team has been developing and adjusting our processes to provide the best experience for our customers. I am looking forward to being creative in searching for new ways to grow this business!
Name a book, movie or music album you’re enjoying currently:
I am currently reading An Unlikely Champion: Find the Path to Fulfillment and Winning in Life by Lisa Bentley. I was gifted this book by another woman in Technology after she heard Lisa speak at an IT event. I picked it up a few weeks ago was shocked to learn the author has a lung disease and is a professional triathlete. It has been very inspiring as I am embarking on my marathon training.
Are there any specific quotes, sayings or lessons that are important to you?
From a young age, my parents instilled in us the importance of showing up! I have found this to be so important in life because we can’t control the variable around us but we can show up as our best selves. As they say, showing up is half of the battle!
Quotes from the team about McKenna:
- “She is helpful in a variety of issues whether it be customer or vendor.”
- “McKenna is a powerhouse, isn’t afraid to take on any task, and ALWAYS has a smile on her face!"
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What does the phrase “Women of Tech(nologent)” mean to you? Women of Tech(yeslogent) are passionate at work, committed and intelligent.
Name a fun fact about yourself that you’d like more people to know?
I am Christian and my religion plays an important role in my life.
How long have you worked in the IT industry?
6 Years 4 months.
What would you say is the biggest challenge working in the IT field as a woman?
None as a woman, the challenges I have I think apply to both genders as they have to do with terms, concepts and applications of the industry to perform my job.
What words would you use to inspire others facing a professional or project-related obstacle?
Reach out to the professionals for help when in doubt, with kindness we can acquire the information we need to complete an assignment.
Can you describe a recent positive experience working with another woman at Technologent?
I was embarrassed for a mistake a made and Laura & Harvinder replied with kindness to my email, it was refreshing.
What is a professional/career goal for you this year?
Expand my knowledge in all aspects to be more helpful and reliable to my manager and co-workers.
List 3 adjectives that you think are most important for exemplifying your best work self:
Honest, assertive, adaptable.
Name a book, movie or music album you’re enjoying currently:
“The Queen’s Gambit” series on Netflix kept my interested from the beginning to end.
Are there any specific quotes, sayings or lessons that are important to you?
Not sure if it's a lesson but I try to apply the golden rule to all.
Quotes from the team about Rosa:
- “She does a tremendous job keeping up with Amex invoicing standards, and I’m sure she is helping to train some of the newer individuals on their team too.”
- “Rosa has such a positive attitude and is aways willing to help.”
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